What happened in 794
1 entries recorded for 794, listed by date. That was 1232 years ago.
794 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1232 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 8th century
- Decade
- 790s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
May
- May 20
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, King Æthelberht II of East Anglia was beheaded on the orders of Offa of Mercia.
Questions about 794
What happened in 794?
This site records 1 entries for 794, including Anglo-Saxon Chronicle on May 20. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 794?
1232 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 794 turns 1232 this year.
Which century is 794 in?
794 falls in the 8th century, in the 790s.
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